BA Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University

Programme overview

As a student in the anthropology program at Case Western Reserve University, you will be challenged to form a unique perspective on human behavior, institutions, and biology. Skills of investigation, discovery, and critical thinking will prepare you for a wide range of careers, including health, international affairs, public service, education, law, management, and industry. An undergraduate degree in anthropology can lead to further study in medicine and law, or to advanced study in various academic programs.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours (minimum) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Cleveland, OH, United States

What you will study

Required and listed courses include Being Human: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology, Introduction to Human Evolution, Introduction to Statistical Analysis in the Social Sciences, Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Methods, Health, Culture, and Disease: An Introduction to Medical Anthropology, Global Health Design in Uganda. The undergraduate major requires a minimum of 30 credit hours in anthropology.

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Application information

USD 71,410 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition rate band for all undergraduate students entering Summer/Fall 2026 or Spring 2027: $2,976 per credit hour, capped at $35,705 per term; $71,410 for fall and spring combined. Excludes student medical plan, activity, matriculation and t Source

First-year entry in the fall semester (Early Action, Early Decision I and II, Regular Decision) and spring semester entry; transfer students can enter in fall or spring.

First-year deadlines: Early Action November 1 (non-binding), Early Decision I November 1, Early Decision II January 15, Regular Decision January 15, Pre-Professional Scholars Program December 1, Spring Entry November 15. Transfer: Fall Early Plan March 15, Fall Regular Plan July 1, Fall 3/2 Engineering February 15, Spring November 15.

Apply through the Common Application or Coalition with Scoir. The application fee is $75 (fee waivers available). Test scores are optional (test-optional).

Apply through the official page: https://case.edu/admissions/

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